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444 Combat Support Squadron

Happy Valley, Newfoundland and Labrador
Confirmation of the blazon of a Badge
March 15, 2012
Vol. VI, p. 132

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Blazon

Badge

Argent a cobra proper;

Motto

STRIKE SWIFT • STRIKE SURE;


Symbolism

Badge

The cobra, ready to strike, indicates the role of the unit as a fighter squadron.

Motto

Not applicable


Background

Canada Gazette Information

The announcement of the Letters Patent was made on November 3, 2012, in Volume 146, page 3054 of the Canada Gazette.


Artist Information

Creator(s)
Not available

Painter
Debra MacGarvie

Calligrapher
Shirley Mangione


Recipient Information

Military Institution
Military

The badge was originally approved in November 1954.